Built to change

Ruhr University Bochum has been driving change in the Ruhr area for 60 years. Together, we are breaking down disciplinary boundaries, daring to try new paths and welcoming talents who excel with us.

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Looking to the Future

What happens after high school? You can find answers to this and all other questions about college at “Inside RUB – the Information Day for Prospective Students” on June 11.

Excellence Strategy

RUB and TU Dortmund apply as Ruhr Innovation Lab

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People

“When people come to work and co-create together in difficult times, this not only helps to solve problems, but also strengthens democracy.”

Olga Matveieva,
PSI Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences

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Funding

Four Collaborative Research Centers (SFB) in Bochum are being extended

The humanities, natural sciences, and material sciences are pleased to receive continued funding, which includes the SFB “Cosmic Interacting Matters,” in which RUB collaborates closely with TU Dortmund University. In addition, RUB is participating in a newly approved SFB.

Next-Generation Materials

New Analysis Laboratory for the Ruhr Innovation Lab

The state government has awarded funds of around 50 million euros for the laboratory, which will explore novel materials.

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Study at Ruhr University Bochum

With its wide variety of subjects and faculties, Ruhr University Bochum offers almost limitless study opportunities. But don't worry: There are many offers for advice, orientation and support, especially when starting your studies. With individual talent support, Ruhr University helps young people to find their way and fully realize their potential.

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Research at Ruhr University Bochum

The big questions of our time can only be answered together. This is why researchers at Ruhr University work together across disciplinary boundaries. The compact campus with its 21 faculties facilitates this collaboration on overarching questions of global change.

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Founding at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University is a think tank, laboratory and production facility for the innovations that our world urgently needs. With the WORLDFACTORY, it also has a unique location for technology and knowledge-based spin-offs.

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